How To Replace a Battery | RAM 1500 | 2009 to 2018 - Is This the Right Solution?
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Watch as #MundaneMan replaces the original battery on his 2012 #RAM 1500 with the 5.7 liter Hemi. This process is the same for 2009 to 2018 RAM 1500's and is general guide for most vehicles where the battery is in the engine compartment. It is a relatively easy DIY job that most people can do themselves. I meter the new battery to see if the alternator is charging and I test the old battery to determine if it has any life in it.
The battery was 7 years old and I assume it has reached the end of its life so it is time to put in a new Kirkland unit from Costco.
Fitment Code: 22
Group Size: H7
CCA: 790
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Disclaimer: This video is intended for entertainment purposes only. I am not a professional automotive technician and the content herein describes my methods for completing this task. It is not a step-by-step process. Consult with a certified technician for professional advice as required. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hope this works for me! First time buying/changing one… hubby passed away… Granny has to learn stuff.. thank you.
Thank you for the help. Putting positive on first with replacement battery. Cleaned posts and terminals.
Thank you sir...helped me out with my 2016 dodge ram laramie battery replacement today
Changed my battery today in my 2017 Ram 1500. Pretty easy job. I've heard of some people having problems after they install a new battery such as things not working right, backup camera, radio, etc. I didn't have that problem. Only thing I noticed which was peculiar was when I was about 40 minutes into driving the truck after the battery was installed, the fan on the air-conditioner suddenly increased to it's maximum speed while I had it on low. It turned it back down and no problems. Probably the computer going through it's checks or whatever. With these new vehicles, you have to let the computer go through the process of rebooting and I guess thinks could go crazy for a day or two.
Thanks - I've done this countless times with many different vehicles but wanted to see how the battery retention clamps work on the truck before beginning. Sometimes they are almost inaccessible on some older vehicles. Glad its just one 10 mm bolt on the accessible side>. Clear video, so no surprises in store.
Great job, thanks! Don't want to witness an accidental snuff video killed me, LMAO
Thanks for the help in how to replace the battery . I was not sure how to remove it. Great job on how to do replacement and great tips on cleaning the terminal and installing the battery.
Great vid. Clear, and straight forward. Well done
Great video and attention to detail. The negative B.S. comments are just plain ignorant. If these guys know so much why are they watching a video in the first place?
Thanks for the refresher coarse Tom!
Nice video, thx, the original battery in my 2010 ram just died and your video was a great review. I've never had a battery last that long. Fortunately, it passed at home and not on the road. One issue was a corroded negative terminal that needed replaced. Unfortunately, the nut holding the terminal to the wiring harness had to be cut off to release the harness, difficult job in a tight space. Don't forget your dielectric grease.
Very helpful video. Changed the battery in my husband's 2008 Ram. Could probably have figured that out, but I verified that the alternator is good using the multi-meter. I did not know how to do that before. Thank you.
Glad it helped
Great video helped me change my battery, thank you
Didn’t see any comments so thought I’d chime in with a Good Job !! And Thank You. Assuming you used Dielectric Grease on the post ?
Thank you so much! Very straight forward.
Thank you, I needed a refresher before going at it. Thanks again
You're welcome!
Thanks man saved me some time with the video!
Excellent video!
I must say, 7 years for a battery is quite impressive.
Im on 8 years and now have to replace
I have 9 years 2012 need to change in November 21
My OEM Mopar one started dying about a month after the 3 year warranty was up. 400 for another installed at dealership... think I'll do it myself next time lol.. the OEM batteries aren't very good either.. always light dimming when you roll up windows or use accessories.
Nice job ! Thanks
Wish this video was wrapped up in fucking 3mins MY GAWWDD!!!
Buddys comin over with his dodge ram..same scenario..thanks for the info...wanna do it right..
"Spend more time looking for your tools than using them"
Yep 😂😂👍
Thank you, very helpful! I might have to replace my truck's battery for the first time and this is very helpful. It's been sitting for a few days in the cold and won't start, clicks a few times and the lights/radio turn on but the engine won't. Might be the starter or the battery, and the check engine light is on. I'll find out soon - if it's the battery, and I need to change it, this is very helpful!!
Usually clicking means your starters okay so probably battery
Thanks mate. Looks pretty easy. My 2016 has a different thermal shroud, but I'm hoping it has a quick release velcro like you 2012. I'm mostly hoping the tray bracket down the back is as shown in your video. Sometimes they really put them in a spot that you cut your hands to pieces trying to get it off without the special tool they have in the mechanic's bay. I'll be changing this battery, depending on what the AAA guy finds with his test in a few minutes.
Awesome thank you 🙏 so much!
Thank you so much. This video helped me.
Glad it helped!
Have same truck (2017), battery is now dead need it change.its the Kirkland battery works fine??
Thanks for the video
Thank you
Thank you.
Nice video. Watched a pro do it in a shop on a 2018 Ram and they connected a 12v source to the vehicle computer port under the inside dash before removing the battery. After replacing the battery they did not need to reset the vehicle computer as it retained its memory and settings during the battery replacement. They sell the 12v source gadget on the web although it may seem like an unnecessary expense using it only when replacing a battery. On Rams with a 7 way trailer plug the 12v wire is NOT switched (always hot and fused) so one perhaps might be able to attach a 12v source to that connector to keep the vehicle computer always powered during battery replacement.
Interesting. I imagine my computer has to relearn but it was not noticeable when I started driving it after replacing the battery.
Honestly what will it have to relearn?? I have a 2016 with the RA1 radio.. pretty basic. I can reset the time and date.. not much else for user input in that truck so hope nothing stupid happens
My 2012 had the same issue started yesterday, got a new battery myself dealership cost me 173 buckaroos
thanks
Replaced my Ram 14 battery today. Forgot to put the cover on and had to remove the cables twice. Napa sold me one with a baggy stuck to the side which contained a vent plug kit which is why I'm here checking to see if I missed something. And, I am not. Thanks
I think many people have been stung by forgetting the cover! You are not the first by a long shot.
Shouldn't the battery type be Group 94R for V8 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi? Liked, thanks.
I used the battery chart at Costco and the battery fit perfectly in width, depth and height so I think it is the right one. It had a bit higher cold crank amps than the previous battery which was the only difference I could see.
What is the original battery was it a amg battery?
Can you unhook the battery on these trucks without having to relearn the key and othe stuff that will make it un drivable?
In my replacement I did not appear to lose any of the ECM parameters. The truck ran as it did before. I think the only thing I had to reset was the clock. Even the pre-programmed channels on the stereo remained intact. The key worked fine too. No reprogramming of anything required. I am wondering if a vehicle sat for several days or months with a dead battery if some of the programming would be lost. I don't know for sure.
@@mundaneman254 thanks for the reply. I'm looking to I'm looking to do a sorta hard reset on my truck so I want to unhook the battery for about 20 to 25 minutes then hook it back up so I'm worried that might be long enough to mess something up.
@@GLCUSTOMS how did that work for you. I've heard disconnecting the negative terminal for a period of time is good for resetting the ecu, possibly even some other system that makes the transmission relearn.. I wouldn't want my keys to suddenly stop working however.
@@ryeweskey honestly I'm scared to try it lol so I haven't done it yet. I know the keys are easily reprogrammable but I don't have to much time to figure it out lol.
@@GLCUSTOMS yeah I bet they are easily reprogrammable for a small dealership fee hah.. I'm not willing to risk it for the biscuit yet, at least until I figure out what it will do
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did you lose any memory
Too much hot air. Just get to showing me how to remove old battery. Don’t need extra BS
cause you're already full ?
Just skip to the part you need genius. It’s not that hard to figure out or you can shut up and figure it out yourself.